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A halved grilled cheese sandwich with sauerkraut on a plate.

Sauerkraut Grilled Cheese

Angie Zoobkoff
Give your grilled cheese sandwich a boost of crunch and tang with the addition of sauerkraut.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 1 sandwich
Calories 416 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 2 slices rye or pumpernickel bread
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 ounces (57 g) grated Swiss cheese
  • ¼ cup sauerkraut drained

Instructions
 

  • Spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Spread 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard on the other side of each slice.
  • Place 1 slice of bread mayo side down in a small skillet. Top with the sauerkraut.
  • Mound the cheese on top of the sauerkraut and top with the remaining slice of bread, mayo side up.
  • Cover the skillet and cook the sandwich on medium low heat, flipping once, until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Go low and slow--Don't try to rush the process by turning up the heat. Low and slow is the key to perfect grilled cheese.
  • Scaling--If you want to make multiple sandwiches, use a griddle to cook several at once.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 sandwichCalories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 21gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 55mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
Keyword grilled cheese, ways to use sauerkraut
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